North Central High School

St. Landry Parish
6579 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
308 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
North Central High School, located in Washington, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for students within the St. Landry Parish School District. As a small-town public school, it plays a vital role in the local community, providing comprehensive secondary education to students in grades 7 through 12. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, striving to prepare its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, North Central High School is deeply integrated into the culture of St. Landry Parish through its athletic programs, clubs, and extracurricular activities. These initiatives are designed to encourage school spirit, teamwork, and leadership among the student body. By maintaining a focus on community values and individualized student support, the school aims to bridge the gap between rural roots and future opportunities, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community and beyond.
308
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    238 (77.3 %)
  • White
    64 (20.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: St. Landry Parish
Phone: (337)623-4239
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 60
Grade 8 38
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Career & Technical Education Center
St. Landry Parish
605 Buhot Street
Washington, LA 70589 (9.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th